How to Install the Diskette Drive

Before You Begin

Complete these tasks:

• "How to Power Off the System"

• "How to Remove the Side Access Panel"

• "How to Avoid Electrostatic Discharge"

• "How to Remove the Removable Media Assembly (RMA)"

Video Demonstration

Figure 7-20  

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What to Do

1. If necessary, remove the metal filler panel from the diskette drive bay in the removable media assembly.

   Pinch the two metal retainers together to release the filler panel from the front of the RMA enclosure.

2. If necessary, remove the plastic filler panel from the RMA plastic cover.

   Squeeze the two retainer posts together to release the filler panel from the RMA plastic cover.

3. Slide the diskette drive into the diskette drive bay.

   Align the two screw holes on each side of the diskette drive with the corresponding holes in each side of the diskette drive bay.

   Figure 7-21  

   
   

4. Insert and tighten the four flat-head Phillips screws that secure the drive in its bay.

5. Connect the removable media power cable to the power connector at the rear of the diskette drive.

   The connector is keyed and only fits one way.

6. Connect the diskette data cable to the data connector at the rear of the drive.

   The connector is keyed and only fits one way.

   Figure 7-22  

   
   

What Next

Complete these tasks to reassemble the system:

• "How to Install the Removable Media Assembly (RMA)"

• "How to Install the Side Access Panel"

When you are ready to restart the system, be sure to run POST and OpenBoot Diagnostic tests to verify that the system functions correctly with the new parts you have just installed. You must also perform a reconfiguration boot so that your system is able to recognize the new device(s). For additional information, see:

• "How to Initiate a Reconfiguration Boot"